Yongnuo 565EX III Flash for Nikon Cameras
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Yongnuo 565EX III N vs Nikon SB-5000 AF Comparison Overview

In this review, we'll compare the Yongnuo 565EX III N On Camera flash with the Nikon SB-5000 AF On Camera flash. We'll begin by briefly examining the main specifications of these two flashes. In the subsequent section, we'll delve into a more detailed analysis, outlining the strengths and weaknesses of each.

Yongnuo 565EX III N Key Specs

On Camera Type Flash

Designed for Nikon Cameras

24-105mm (FF equiv.) Coverage

Guide Number: 190' / 57.9

TTL Capability

270° Swivel Head

Weight: 380g / 0.84 lb

Dimensions: 3.07 x 7.48 x 2.36" / 78 x 190 x 60 mm

Nikon SB-5000 AF Key Specs

On Camera Type Flash

Designed for Nikon Cameras

24-105mm (FF equiv.) Coverage

Guide Number: 113' / 57.9

Wireless Operation

TTL Capability

-7 to +90° Bounce Head

360° Swivel Head

Weight: 420g / 0.92 lb

Dimensions: 2.9 x 5.4 x 4.1" / 73 x 137 x 103.5 mm

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Reasons to choose Yongnuo 565EX III Flash for Nikon Cameras over Nikon SB-5000 AF Speedlight

Max Guide Number	190' vs 113'	77' Longer coverage
Weight	380g vs 420g	40g lighter

Reasons to choose Nikon SB-5000 AF Speedlight over Yongnuo 565EX III Flash for Nikon Cameras

Wide Angle Adapter	Yes (14mm) vs No	Go wider with the adapter
Tele Coverage	200mm vs 105mm	95mm Longer Focal coverage
Wireless Operation	Yes vs No	Off-Camera use via Wireless Connection
Bounce Head	Yes (-7 to +90°) vs No	Bounce the light to create softer and diffused lighting
Head Swivel Angle	360° vs 270°	90° Wider Swivel Range
Fastest Recycle Time	1.8 seconds vs 2 seconds	0.2s Faster Recycle Time
Flash Compensation Setting	-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps) vs No	Adjust flash compensation on the unit
High-Speed Sync	Yes vs No	Off-Camera use via Wireless Connection
High-Speed Sync	Yes vs No	Off-Camera use via Wireless Connection
High-Speed Sync / HSS	Yes vs No	Speeds faster than camera' Max sync speed
Second Curtain Sync	Yes vs No	Useful for capturing motion blur
Slow Sync Mode	Yes vs No	Balance the flash light with the ambient light

Common Strengths of Yongnuo 565EX III Flash for Nikon Cameras and Nikon SB-5000 AF Speedlight

Auto-Zoom Head	Yes vs Yes	Automatically matches the focal length of the lens
Swivel Head	Yes (270°) vs Yes (360°)	Easily bounce the light from the sides
Off-Camera Terminal	2.5 mm, PC vs PC	Trigger the flash via wired connection
TTL Operation	Yes vs Yes	Through the Lens Auto Exposure

Common Weaknesses of Yongnuo 565EX III Flash for Nikon Cameras and Nikon SB-5000 AF Speedlight

TTL Operation	No vs No	No Through the Lens Auto Exposure

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Yongnuo 565EX III N vs Nikon SB-5000 AF Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

GENERAL
Brand	Yongnuo	Nikon
Manufacturer Product Code	YN565EX III N	4815
Type	On Camera	On Camera
Mount Type	Shoe	Shoe
TECHNICAL SPECS
Guide Number	190' / 57.9m at ISO 100	113' / 34.4m at ISO 100
Focal Coverage	24-105mm (FF equiv.)	24-200mm (FF equiv.)
Coverage w/ Adapter	-	14mm (FF equiv.)
Flash Duration	1/200 to 1/20000sec	1/980 to 1/30820sec
Flash Duration	Approx. 2 to 4sec	Approx. 1.8 to 2.6sec
Power Range	1/1 to 1/128	1/1 to 1/256
Flash Compensation	No	-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
TTL Operation	Yes	Yes
Wireless Operation	-	Radio (TTL/Manual), Optical Pulse (TTL/Manual)
Wireless Channels/Groups	-	4 / 6
FEATURES
Auto-Zoom Head	Yes	Yes
Bounce Head	No	-7 to +90°
Swivel Head	Yes (270°)	Yes (360°)
Off-Camera Terminal	2.5 mm, PC	PC
Mobile App Compatibility	No	No
Secondary Illumination	No	No
Exposure Controls	Nikon i-TTL, Manual	Nikon i-TTL, Manual
Flash Modes	None	Hi-Speed Sync, Second-Curtain Sync, Slow Sync
High-Speed Sync / HSS	No	Yes
Second Curtain Sync	No	Yes
Slow Sync Mode	No	Yes
Stroboscopic Mode	No	No
BATTERY and PHYSICAL SPECS
Internal Power	4x AA (Alkaline)	4x AA (Alkaline, NiMH)
External Power-Pack	No	Yes
Weight	380g / 0.84 lb	420g / 0.92 lb
Dimensions	3.07 x 7.48 x 2.36" / 78 x 190 x 60 mm	2.9 x 5.4 x 4.1" / 73 x 137 x 103.5 mm